Will Canada Become the Housing Factory to the World?

The nation’s new prime minister is pushing to make it so with a focus on expanding its manufactured housing industry. Shortages in housing – especially residential housing – seem to be a fact of life throughout the modern world, but it’s especially true in North America where high building costs have resulted in equally as […]

Cabinetry and Millwork Designs Help Offsite Home Building Catch On

Maryville, TN—Clayton Home Building Group, which has a vibrant business in factory-built homes, says it is increasing “transparency” by showcasing its sustainable, high-quality build process in display homes at its retail locations across the country. The “Behind the Build” initiative shows how plumbing, electrical, paneling, flooring, and millwork are installed, and of course, kitchen cabinetry. […]

Manufactured Home Builder Taps Amazon for its First VP Manufacturing Technology

Troy, MI—Skyline Champion Corporation (NYSE: SKY) named Dr. Roland Menassa its first VP Manufacturing Technology. He served as principal and senior manager – Advanced Technologies at Amazon. The newly created position focuses on innovation, deployment of robotics, advanced automation, process controls, and innovation in material handling systems. Skyline Champion employs 7,700 people at 40 manufacturing […]